Senior Scientist of Chemistry
About The Position
The Department of Chemistry at the University of Virginia (UVA) invites applications for a Senior Scientist to work in the Analytical Neurochemistry Lab of Prof. Jill Venton. We are seeking candidates to work as a lab manager on NIH RO1-funded projects involving designing new pharmacogenetic tests and designing techniques to measure neurotransmitters. The Venton Lab is working on a pharmacogenetics project to detect genetic profiles that underlie drug metabolism of antidepressants. The lab also develops new methods to for measuring real-time changes in neurotransmitters in rodents and Drosophila . Thus, we are seeking candidates with genetics skills as well as neuroscience knowledge. The candidate will also act as a lab manager, helping students with their projects, composing protocols, writing grants, and writing scientific publications.
Requirements
- Candidates must have a PhD in Neuroscience, Biology, Chemistry or a related scientific field.
- Skills in managing lab research projects, working with students, and writing scientific publications.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in genetics and neurochemistry is preferred.
- Preference for at least two years of experience past postdoc.
Responsibilities
- Managing lab research projects
- Working with students
- Writing scientific publications
- Helping students with their projects
- Composing protocols
- Writing grants
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
